What is 2-Methyl-1-butanethiol CAS 1878-18-8?
2-Methyl-1-butanethiol CAS 1878-18-8 is an alkanethiol typically supplied as a clear colorless liquid. It has a strong odor described as sulfurous, meaty, and bloody at low concentration, and is categorized under thiol flavor compounds. It is also studied for its antiinflammatory properties.
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
Clear colorless liquid |
| Melting point |
-109.95 °C (estimate) |
| Boiling point |
116-117 °C |
| Density |
0.848 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index |
n20/D 1.447 |
| Storage Condition |
Flammables area |
Feature
1. Typical Alkanethiol Reactivity – Contains a thiol (-SH) functional group, providing characteristic sulfur compound reactivity.
2. Distinctive Sulfurous Odor Profile – Exhibits sulfurous, meaty, and bloody odor characteristics, making it suitable for flavor-related applications.
3. Flavor Industry Relevance – Classified as a thiol flavor compound, used in trace-level formulation systems.
4. Research Activity Value – Recognized for its antiinflammatory properties in research contexts.
Application
1. Flavor & Fragrance Field – Used in flavor applications where sulfur-containing aroma components are required.
2. Sulfur Compound Research – Applied in studies involving thiol chemistry and sulfur-containing compounds.
3. Functional Ingredient Studies – Used in research related to biological activity such as antiinflammatory effects.
4. Specialty Chemical Intermediate – Serves as a building block in the synthesis of sulfur-containing compounds.
Packaging
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